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Logos: An Ancient Word for a Very Modern Problem
A few years ago I asked someone what they thought the secret to happiness was. Their answer was surprisingly simple: “Find your logos and follow it.” That conversation led me into one of the most fascinating ideas in philosophy, psychology, and human meaning-making. What does logos actually mean, and why does it still matter today?
Paradoxical Intention: The Surprisingly Useful Art of Leaning Into What You Fear
What if the exhausting part isn’t the fear itself, but the energy we spend trying to avoid it?
An exploration of paradoxical intention, Viktor Frankl, anticipatory anxiety, and the strange freedom that can emerge when we stop organising our lives around hiding what feels most exposed.
Ontological Coaching: Working With Who You Are, Not Just What You Do
An exploration of ontological coaching, meaning based coaching, narrative identity, and why lasting change often requires more than behaviour change alone.
De-reflection: The Coaching Technique That Gets You Out of Your Own Way
An exploration of Viktor Frankl’s idea of de-reflection, narrative identity, Dan McAdams’ redemption and contamination sequences, and why endless introspection can sometimes deepen suffering rather than resolve it.